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Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former U.S. Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former U.S. Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race

 A Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state. Mandela Barnes announced Tuesday that he is joining the crowded Democratic field for the open race in 2026.
by The Associated Press

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Mass killings in 2025 in the U.S. hit the lowest level since 2006

Mass killings in 2025 in the U.S. hit the lowest level since 2006

Seventeen mass killings have occurred this year in the U.S., the lowest since 2006. Experts say this probably isn't the start of a bigger trend. It's more likely a return to average levels after spikes in 2018 and 2019. 
by The Associated Press

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Four people wounded in St. Paul shooting

Four people wounded in St. Paul shooting

Four men were wounded in a shooting in St. Paul on Monday afternoon. St. Paul police said the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
by MPR News Staff

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WNBA and players union extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9

WNBA and players union extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9

The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current extension ran out Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Federal review finds 44 percent of U.S. trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

Federal review finds 44 percent of U.S. trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

In Minnesota, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday threatened to withhold $30.4 million if the state doesn't address shortcomings in its commercial driver's license program and revoke any licenses that never should have been issued.
by The Associated Press

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Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws

Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws

A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
by Carrie Johnson

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Team Cory and Korey: Minnesota curlers preparing for 2026 Winter Olympics

Team Cory and Korey: Minnesota curlers preparing for 2026 Winter Olympics

Three years after teaming up to chase their shared Olympic dream, Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse of Duluth will represent the U.S. in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
by Grace Praxmarer

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Former Minneapolis Chamber leader admits stealing Crime Stoppers money as part of fraud scheme

Former Minneapolis Chamber leader admits stealing Crime Stoppers money as part of fraud scheme

The former CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce returned to federal court Monday, where he admitted stealing more than $200,000 as part of an embezzlement scheme.
by Matt Sepic

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Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth

Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth

Chum, which operates the largest emergency homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant — the largest in its history — to address family homelessness in Duluth.
by Dan Kraker

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